Audi 5000 1981
Model 5000 made in 1981 by Audi got 1 consumer complain there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to equipment. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.
Model 1981
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
87V008000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1977 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 251102 | 02/13/1987 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/03/1987 | 02/05/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Sudden acceleration from a stationary position may occur, when shifting from park to reverse or drive. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Unexpected sudden acceleration without prior warningcould result in a vehicle crash, causing injuries. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install an automatic shift lock to prevent the transmission shift lever from being moved from park to reverse or drive unless brake pedal is applied at the same time. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: transmission linkage.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with automatic transmission. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
83V095000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1977 to 07/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 117000 | 09/28/1983 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/22/1983 | 10/13/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: the driver could inadvertantly depress both pedals at one time, lose control, and have an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a brake pedal plate which will raise the brake pedal to the proper height. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.system: service brakes; brake pedal.note: if unintended acceleration is experienced, the ignition should be turned off and the brake pedal firmly pressed. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
82V037000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1977 to 04/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 92000 | 05/28/1982 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/21/1982 | 04/23/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, an improperly placed mat interferes with the vibration absorber attached to the underside of the accelerator. the pedal may not fully return to the idle position. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: this could result in unintentional accleration which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will install, where necessary, a guide for the accelerator pedal and inspect the entire throttle system. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.system: fuel; accelerator pedal damper.note: on all affected vehicles the driver is advised not to remove the key fromthe ignition while car is in motion due to the steering lock hindering vehiclemaneuverability. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
C86001 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/05/1986 | 07/11/1989 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
DP86006 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/19/1986 | 06/23/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
Sudden acceleration |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
10/21/1996 | 1 | ||
Air conditioner failed. |